View from Gambles Hill

Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857, 1857

The image shows a panoramic view from Gambles Hill. In the foreground, a couple with a child walks on a pathway. Two horse-drawn carriages are also present. The horizon in the upper third shows rolling hills, buildings, and trees. A river flows through the scene, reflecting the sky. Detailed architecture includes various buildings and a structure with a central dome. Muted earthy tones create a serene atmosphere. The lithograph technique accentuates fine details in the buildings and landscape.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857
Date
1857
Type
Print
Medium
color lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
29.85 × 50.17 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a panoramic view from Gambles Hill. In the foreground, a couple with a child walks on a pathway. Two horse-drawn carriages are also present. The horizon in the upper third shows rolling hills, buildings, and trees. A river flows through the scene, reflecting the sky. Detailed architecture includes various buildings and a structure with a central dome. Muted earthy tones create a serene atmosphere. The lithograph technique accentuates fine details in the buildings and landscape.

Amerikanische Grafik 1850–1857